Doyle Pounds 85, of Artesia, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Hermosa Church of Christ with family members officiating. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery.

Doyle was born in Lamesa, TX. He grew up with a love for scouting and achieved the highest honor of Eagle Scout. Later, as a farmer, he was awarded the New Mexico Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year in 1965. He was a long-time resident of the Pecos Valley, moving to the Artesia area in 1956. He served our country in the U.S. Army for two years, farmed for nearly 40 years, served on the Eddy County Fair Board for many years, worked for SWIG Cotton for 12 years, and late in life enjoyed serving as a greeter for Walmart where he made new friends and reconnected with old friends. He was a faithful member of the church of Christ, serving as an elder for the 8th & Grand congregation for 21 years.

Doyle married Dixie Williams on January 2, 1955 in Artesia. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.C. “Buck” Pounds and Mary “Kitten” Pounds.

Guestbook Entries

Just heard today about Doyle , died on 7/17/18,am sending my prayers to you,Dixie, and entire family. May Gods peace be with you.

Ceil Gray

Lansing, Iowa, NM

My sweet precious Dixie, you and Doyle have been on my mind in a big way this past week. I just felt that his "time" was near and when I consulted the mortuary's on-line bulletin I saw that it was a reality. Bless you my amiga. It has to be bittersweet but ya'll had mucho good years to reflect upon. Love ya'!Saundra

Saundra Neely

Kerrville, TX

Dixie I am very sorry for your loss. I will always rember your date with Doyle where we went roller skating in Dexter. Why you took a 9-10 year old on a date I will never know. I love you both an will miss Doyke all my life.

Robert Thompson

Camarillo, CA

Mr. Doyle was one of the kindest men I know..sure will miss him, he was very special

Artesia, NM

Our prayers for your family Doyle was a good man.

Russell Kirkpatrick

Albuquerque, NM

Dear Dixie and family. It was a lovely service for sweet Doyle! I am so sorry I missed being able to see all of the family. Just know we are praying for God's comfort for the family as you face this difficult time!Alyson

Alyson

Hope, NM

Dear Pounds family, I was saddened to hear of Doyle’s passing. You all are in my heart and prayers.

Juhree Cope

Carlsbad, NM

Bill and I are saddened by your loss of Doyle. We always loved visiting with him and appreciated not only his wonderful sense of humor but also his down to earth giving attitude. May God hold you in close comfort with his passing.

Rosy Starrett

Artesia, NM

My deepest condolences for your loss Doyle was a sweet generous man and surely be missed

Nancy Buchanan

Artesia, NM

Dixie, and children: Condolences to you folks. Love you all, and may God Bless You at this time. Doyle was a good man. Dale Hart

Dale Hart

Ft. Myers,FL, NM

Dixie and family,My condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Doyle was a good man who made a distinct imprint on the world around him. I considered Doyle not only a friend but a valued adult mentor. My prayers are with you all at this time.

John Owens

San Angelo, TX

Dixie & family,

I am so sorry to hear about Doyle. I pray for God to comfort you all in a way that only He can.

DONNA GRAY

Condolences(12)

Ceil GrayLansing, Iowa, NM

Just heard today about Doyle , died on 7/17/18,am sending my prayers to you,Dixie, and entire family. May Gods peace be with you.

Saundra NeelyKerrville, TX

Saturday, July 21, 2018

My sweet precious Dixie, you and Doyle have been on my mind in a big way this past week. I just felt that his "time" was near and when I consulted the mortuary's on-line bulletin I saw that it was a reality. Bless you my amiga. It has to be bittersweet but ya'll had mucho good years to reflect upon. Love ya'!Saundra

Robert ThompsonCamarillo, CA

Friday, July 20, 2018

Dixie I am very sorry for your loss. I will always rember your date with Doyle where we went roller skating in Dexter. Why you took a 9-10 year old on a date I will never know. I love you both an will miss Doyke all my life.

Mr. Doyle was one of the kindest men I know..sure will miss him, he was very specialArtesia, NM

Friday, July 20, 2018

Russell KirkpatrickAlbuquerque, NM

Friday, July 20, 2018

Our prayers for your family Doyle was a good man.

AlysonHope, NM

Friday, July 20, 2018

Dear Dixie and family. It was a lovely service for sweet Doyle! I am so sorry I missed being able to see all of the family. Just know we are praying for God's comfort for the family as you face this difficult time!Alyson

Juhree CopeCarlsbad, NM

Friday, July 20, 2018

Dear Pounds family, I was saddened to hear of Doyle’s passing. You all are in my heart and prayers.

Rosy StarrettArtesia, NM

Friday, July 20, 2018

Bill and I are saddened by your loss of Doyle. We always loved visiting with him and appreciated not only his wonderful sense of humor but also his down to earth giving attitude. May God hold you in close comfort with his passing.

Nancy BuchananArtesia, NM

Friday, July 20, 2018

My deepest condolences for your loss Doyle was a sweet generous man and surely be missed

Dale HartFt. Myers,FL, NM

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Dixie, and children: Condolences to you folks. Love you all, and may God Bless You at this time. Doyle was a good man. Dale Hart

John OwensSan Angelo, TX

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Dixie and family,My condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Doyle was a good man who made a distinct imprint on the world around him. I considered Doyle not only a friend but a valued adult mentor. My prayers are with you all at this time.

DONNA GRAYMidland, TX

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Dixie & family,

I am so sorry to hear about Doyle. I pray for God to comfort you all in a way that only He can.